LVN - Home Health (Field) Full-time Job at Home Nursing & Therapy Services, San Antonio, TX

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  • Home Nursing & Therapy Services
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Title : Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse.

Job Summary : Primary function is to administer skilled nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their places of residence. Participates in the coordination of care with the interdisciplinary team, patient, family, and referring agency

Essential Functions:
  • Under the direction of the RN, assists in identifying the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation.
  • Participates in planning and implementing care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), caregiver(s), and the RN. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
  • Provides patient and caregiver education.
  • Provides care using infection control measures that protect both staff and patient.
  • Assures the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care.
  • Provides effective communication to the patient, family, team members, and other healthcare professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, and communication notes. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
  • Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payor.
  • Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
  • Participates in the Agency sponsored in-service trainings.
  • Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
  • Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.


Job Qualifications:
Education
: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational/practical nursing.
Licensure : Active, state license as a licensed vocational/practical nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. Current driver’s license.
Experience : One year of experience as a licensed vocational/practical nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience, preferred.
Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification.
Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. Environmental and

Working Conditions : Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency calls.

Physical and Mental Effort : Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

About Home Nursing & Therapy Services:

Home Nursing & Therapy Services (HNTS) is a locally owned home health agency. Since 1982, we have been providing the highest quality home health services to individuals living in San Antonio, Texas and the surrounding areas. We strive to become the highest quality home health agency, by continuing to provide superior home health services. Home Nursing & Therapy Services (HNTS) is here to address every aspect of our patients needs with compassionate care and reliable service 24/7.A major benefit of Home Nursing & Therapy (HNTS) is that our patients are able to receive personalize healthcare while still being in the privacy and comfort of their homes. It has been observed that individuals who are ill, recovering from an injury or surgery, recuperate at a much faster pace while receiving personalized home care. Our Primary goal is to deliver “Comfort” and “Peace of Mind” to our patients and their families during their time of need.

Job Tags

Full time, Relief, Flexible hours,

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